***Dr. H. Gilbert Welch is an academic physician, a professor at Dartmouth Medical School, and a nationally recognized expert on the effects of medical testing. He sees the value of medical care, particularly in those who are acutely ill or injured. But in many other settings, we have exaggerated the benefits of medical care and understated its harms. In this video, Dr. Welch examines some widely held assumptions about the value of medical care.

Assumptions covered1 – All risks can be lowered2 – It’s always better to fix the problem3 – Sooner detection is always better4 – It never hurts to get more information5 – Action is always better than inaction6 – Newer is always better7 – It’s all about avoiding death
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